Barrow County DUI Case Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in Winder keeps DUI records for Barrow County. These are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. A DUI charge in Barrow County goes through the Superior Court system, and all filings stay on record at the clerk's office. State agencies in Georgia also hold DUI data on driving records and criminal history reports. This page shows how to search for Barrow County DUI records, what each type of record contains, and where to go for copies.

Barrow County DUI Records Office

DUI case files in Barrow County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Winder. The clerk keeps records for every case that goes through the Superior Court system. This covers DUI charges, court filings, and the final outcome of each case. You can visit the office to search records or ask for copies. The staff can look up cases by the name of the person charged.

The Barrow County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 307-3100. The mailing address is P.O. Box 247, Winder, GA 30680.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Barrow County cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies carry the court's official stamp. You may need certified copies for legal proceedings or official business.

Georgia DUI Driving Records

Every DUI conviction in Barrow County gets reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. DDS puts it on your driving history report, also called a Motor Vehicle Report. You can check your own record through DDS Online Services. A 3-year report is $6, and a 7-year or lifetime report is $8. DUI entries remain on Georgia driving records for 10 years from the date of the offense.

You can also get a driving history in person at any DDS Customer Service Center or by mail. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013. You need your full name, license number, and date of birth. Non-certified reports are view-only and last 30 days. Certified copies are stamped by DDS and mailed to your address. The DDS MVR request page has full details.

Georgia suspends your license after a DUI conviction. The first time brings one year. The second adds three years. A third offense results in five years. O.C.G.A. § 40-5-75 covers these penalties. All of this shows on your DDS record.

DUI Criminal Records in Barrow County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Barrow County appear in this system as criminal offenses. Unlike driving records, criminal history data stays on file permanently unless a court grants record restriction. You can request a criminal background report at any local police station or sheriff's office in Barrow County. Reports cost about $15.

For fingerprint-based checks, Georgia uses the IdentoGO system. You go to an enrollment center, get fingerprinted, and results go to GCIC. The GCIC criminal history page explains what you need to bring and how to submit a request by mail to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037.

Access DUI Records in Barrow County

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Barrow County. You can search by name or case number to find DUI case filings. This is a free tool run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

The eCertification portal is another option for getting certified DUI records. Not every county takes part, so check if Barrow County is listed. If it is, you can request certified court documents online. They arrive as secure PDF files sent to your email.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, DUI case files are available to anyone. You can request them without being involved in the case. No reason is needed. Courts may redact sensitive details like account numbers from copies they give out.

The state portal shown below is one way for Barrow County residents to access DUI record data.

This Georgia resource helps Barrow County residents search for DUI records at the state level.

DUI Fines in Barrow County

All DUI cases in Barrow County fall under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This is Georgia's main DUI statute. It defines DUI as driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or while impaired by drugs or other substances. The limit drops to 0.04 for commercial vehicles and 0.02 for drivers under 21.

Penalties for a first DUI in Barrow County include fines of $300 to $1,000, up to 12 months probation, and 40 hours of community service. DUI school is mandatory. A second offense within 10 years bumps fines to $600 minimum and adds a clinical evaluation requirement. Third convictions carry fines up to $5,000 and a minimum of 15 days in jail. Georgia law also requires a published newspaper notice for second and third offenses.

Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Barrow County results in a one-year license suspension. This is separate from any court penalties. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety has a full list of DUI-related statutes.

• Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher
• Driving under the influence of drugs
• Driving under the influence of toxic vapors
• Driving with any mix of alcohol and drugs
• Commercial driving with a BAC of 0.04 or higher

DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal history records at GCIC last forever unless restricted by court order. Some first-time offenses in Barrow County may qualify for record restriction through the GBI. Repeat DUI convictions generally cannot be restricted.

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